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Colonic Impaction - Dog and Cat (view source)
Revision as of 07:58, 10 August 2010
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Chronic cases may progress to Obstipation, the faeces become so hard and dry that defecation is no longer possible and ultimately there is secondary degeneration of the colonic musculature.
Chronic cases may progress to Obstipation, the faeces become so hard and dry that defecation is no longer possible and ultimately there is secondary degeneration of the colonic musculature.
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Animals most commonly affected depend on the cause of the impaction.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Radiology===
===Radiology===
Abdominal radiographs reveal a colon filled with faecal material. Radiographs are not normally needed to make a diagnosis of colonic impaction as it can usually be identified on clinical exam, however in certain cases it can identify the cause. A fractured pelvis, dislocated hip, enlarged prostate and colonic or rectal mases can be found on radiographs.
Abdominal radiographs reveal a colon filled with faecal material. Radiographs are not normally needed to make a diagnosis of colonic impaction as it can usually be identified on clinical exam, however in certain cases it can identify the cause. A fractured pelvis, dislocated hip, enlarged prostate and colonic or rectal mases can be found on radiographs.
==Endoscopy==
Colonoscopy will identify a colonic or rectal mass or stricture and facilitates obtaining biopsy specimens.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
The treatment depends on the severity and duration of the impaction.
The treatment depends on the severity and duration of the impaction.